Joan of Arc belongs to the front rank of individuals like Mazzini,Vivekananda,Shivaji and Laxmibai who appeared at crucial moments in a nation's history and saved it from extinction.
France was in dire straits and surrounded by hostile forces within and without.The Church,the monarchy and neighbouring England had ganged up against the legitimate rights of the French peasentry.
Against family opposition,Joan joined the French garrison while a teenager and initiated a rebellion in the ranks and persuaded them to take up arms against the King.She led the forces to spectacular victories against the ruling coalition and reached P
aris.
Just when victory was round the corner,England sent in its soldiers to the aid of the French king.
By guile and deceit,Joan was captured and burnt at the cross on charges of sorcery and witchcraft.Her sacrifice was not in vain and she lit the spirit of rebellion among the French people.
France was in dire straits and surrounded by hostile forces within and without.The Church,the monarchy and neighbouring England had ganged up against the legitimate rights of the French peasentry.
Against family opposition,Joan joined the French garrison while a teenager and initiated a rebellion in the ranks and persuaded them to take up arms against the King.She led the forces to spectacular victories against the ruling coalition and reached P
Just when victory was round the corner,England sent in its soldiers to the aid of the French king.
By guile and deceit,Joan was captured and burnt at the cross on charges of sorcery and witchcraft.Her sacrifice was not in vain and she lit the spirit of rebellion among the French people.
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